Playa del Carmen Mayor Expects Improved Anti-Sargassum Strategy in 2027
Mayor Estefanía Mercado says a federal plan will bring 'big news' to tackle sargassum in 2027.
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Semarnat Approves Hotel Expansion Despite Unauthorized Construction and Beach Access Dispute in Playa del Carmen
Mexico's environment ministry authorized a $40 million hotel expansion in Playa del Carmen despite unauthorized construction and ongoing beach access…
Residents Block Roads And Burn Tires Over Power Outages In Playa Del Carmen
Residents blocked two roads in western Playa del Carmen and set tires on fire early Sunday in an escalating protest…
Former Playa del Carmen Officials Summoned Over Alleged Embezzlement
Two former municipal officials must appear August 17 to explain missing funds from the 2023 budget.
Spanish Tourists Report Fake Diamond Scam at Playa del Carmen Jewelry Store
Spanish tourists say they bought fake diamonds from a Quinta Avenida jewelry store for 36,000 pesos.
Tourist Van and Pickup Truck Collide on Playa del Carmen Boulevard, At Least 3 Injured
At least three people were injured when a tourist van and a pickup truck collided on the main boulevard in…
Plans To Connect Resort Guests With Local Communities And Businesses
Municipal tourism officials are developing new ways to encourage visitors staying at all-inclusive resorts to spend more time and money…
One Person Shot Near Fifth Avenue In Downtown Playa Del Carmen
One person was reportedly wounded in a shooting overnight in the heart of Playa del Carmen’s downtown tourist district, prompting…
Calls For Investigation After Dog Found Dead Near Playa Del Carmen Cenote
An animal-welfare organization is appealing for information after receiving a report that a dog was found dead and tied by…
Playa Del Carmen Plans Eight Food Events To Increase Local Spending
Playa del Carmen’s municipal government is working with the city’s Gastronomic Committee to organize eight food-related events intended to bring…